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Nopson Family History

Nopson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dopson, Hopson, Popson, Noon, Nelson, Lipson, Norton, Hopton, Posson

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Where is the Nopson family from?

You can see how Nopson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nopson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nopson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Nopson family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nopson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Nopson families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Nopson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nopson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 17 immigration records available for the last name Nopson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Nopson. For the veterans among your Nopson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nopson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nopson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nopson in 1962 was 70, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nopson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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